Allan G. JohnsonBesprekingen

CX01

Required for my "Diverse Perspectives in Education" class. Very accurately points out the problems with White Privilege and does create debates in classrooms. Very repetitive, the same ideas are brought up constantly through the 9 chapters and there doesn't seem to be any resolve. Lot's of finger pointing but very thought provoking as well.

"He is always examining concepts and feelings from multiple angles-fully embracing the complexity of lived experience and the ways that the dead and the living are interconnected."
read more: http://likeiamfeasting.blogspot.gr/2016/08/not-from-here-allan-g-johnson.html½

淺顯易懂，文字流暢，對於主要的社會學概念皆有闡發。這本書我從頭讀了兩遍，每次讀完都有令人振奮的感覺。正如譯者所言，此書為社會學的開胃書。適合所有有志學習社會學者閱讀。

the macintosh list is in here, and a discussion about WHY these systems of power are important to discuss.

the intro is good for classrooms - just because the writer addresses the reasons people are uncomfortable discussing race and power in the same room.

the macintosh list is in here, and a discussion about WHY these systems of power are important to discuss.

the intro is good for classrooms - just because the writer addresses the reasons people are uncomfortable discussing race and power in the same room.

If you have ever been abused or know of someone who was abused this book will bring it all back and then make you realize there is hope at the end of the tunnel. Sad, happy, and heart filled story.

The First and the Last is one of the most touching books I have read in a long time. Going through spousal abuse and living through it and losing your only child makes you think what if it was you going through it. To be able to get your life back and forgive is hard. Allan G. Jonson wrote this book in a good way. Thank you for giving me the chance to read it and really make me think.

Professor Johnson’s social justice work focuses on what we can do to understand and change our shared legacy of life organized around oppressive systems. Where privilege is built in to the system, and power is handed to oppressors, we should try to make a difference.

Based on more than thirty years of work with the "facts" (not the ideologies), the book points to resolution with three questions:

* What are we participating in and how are we choosing to participate in it?
* How do typical ways of thinking about privilege blind us to what’s going on?
* What can we do to make a difference?

I like the fact that after 30 years of teaching and a life of study and investigation, he concludes that oppression is not inevitable. The choices we make matter.

A fascinating introduction to sociology. While I can't say that I agree with every conclusion the author came too, I can say that the book has many moments that will make you stop and think about things from a perspective you've never considered. Ultimately, that's the point of the book - to open the readers mind to thinking about daily interactions in a new light based on the belief that every thought and every action is fundamentally related. Recommended.

Worthwhile exploration of the way racism affects us all; enough examples to convince everyone. Sadly, throughout the book we are led to believe a solution will be presented. But, short of 'change the world' no solution is presented. Still the messages seem to be 'Be the change you want to see', , and 'teach your children well'.½